Edward Louis Halicki (born October 4, 1950) is an American former professional

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player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1974 to 1980. On August 24, 1975, Halicki threw a

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for the

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against the

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in a 6–0 victory. Halicki's no hitter was the last no-hit game by a Giants pitcher at home until Jonathan Sánchez's no-hit winning game on July 10, 2009. Halicki attended Kearny High School and

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. Halicki was primarily a starting pitcher (157 starts, 35 relief appearances) but on August 13, 1978, he recorded his only save at the MLB level against the arch rival Dodgers. Halicki retired the only 2 batters he faced to preserve a 7–6 Giants victory.

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